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Old 11-07-2015, 12:41 AM
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69 Camaro. So I've decided on the full DSE front to back or a full frame from Roadster a Shop. Like to hear some first hand feed back on the pros and cons
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Depending on which rs chassis you are looking at you could be in for a lot of sheetmetal work. DSE is a no brainer choice, RS is good as well, just depends on how you plan to use the car.
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cant help you there....just depends on who you like and why you want that one...both are good
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you MAY want to look at the New Speedtech Extreme subframe. on paper it has the Best geometry you can buy for a protouring car.
Ron Sutton helped with the suspension design and it is Good!
give us a call to discuss.
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I just saw the new Extreme Subframe from SpeedTech while at SEMA.... It has crazy good features the others don't have! You can run HUGE tires in front.... and the rack placement down low - and the quality of the rack. They're using a Sweet's.... not some mid 80's Tbird rebuild.

I'm friends with DSE - and Ridetech etc.... and see all the new stuff. But you owe it to yourself to check out the newest one out there. I think it's going to be THE HOT ticket.
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I know you say you've decided... But check us out if you haven't already!

Minimal fabrication required, light weight, proven bolt-in chassis design that's been out for 7+ years.

www.GMachineChassis.com

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69 Camaro. So I've decided on the full DSE front to back or a full frame from Roadster a Shop. Like to hear some first hand feed back on the pros and cons
I was in the same boat a couple years back. If I could do it over again I'd have gone with a Roadster Shop or possibly Ridetech/Speedtech. I regretfully took a friends recommendation and went with Chassisworks. They produce a decent product however god forbid you have an after sale issue. Two words, High & Dry. The Roadster Shop suspensions look phenomenal. RideTech and Speedteck are less expensive while still providing a great performing system.
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I was in the same boat a couple years back. If I could do it over again I'd have gone with a Roadster Shop or possibly Ridetech/Speedtech. I regretfully took a friends recommendation and went with Chassisworks. They produce a decent product however god forbid you have an after sale issue. Two words, High & Dry. The Roadster Shop suspensions look phenomenal. RideTech and Speedteck are less expensive while still providing a great performing system.
Speedtechs NEW Extreme Subframe has the best Suspension Geometry on the market. the most adjustability, the most shock options, the Best Spindle you can buy. and right now our introductory price is the most affordable on the market. (call us CRAZY) package it with our Torque arm rear suspension which is the EASIEST to install and set up. and you have a GREAT set up.
http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...cat/cat160.htm
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Speedtechs NEW Extreme Subframe has the best Suspension Geometry on the market. the most adjustability, the most shock options, the Best Spindle you can buy. and right now our introductory price is the most affordable on the market. (call us CRAZY) package it with our Torque arm rear suspension which is the EASIEST to install and set up. and you have a GREAT set up.
http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...cat/cat160.htm
Wow That sounds pretty impressive! If I could uninstall my Chassisworks system and replace it with the above I would. I'll definitely take the speedtech system under serious consideration once I break ground on my 68 Camaro.
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IMO, there are almost too many suspension choices on the market today. We cannot tell you which is best for you because only you know what you want. The only advice I can offer is that you read about all the different suspensions from the different manufacturers. I will say that as long as you stick with one of the forum sponsors you will be much better off.
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